"Baldy's America" Finger Puppet Board Book
Meet Baldy, a curious young bald eagle who invites little readers on his very first adventure through the beauty of America.
Baldy’s America is an interactive finger puppet board book designed to turn story time into play time. With a soft built-in finger puppet on every page, children don’t just follow the story—they help bring it to life. Wiggle, fly, peek, and explore alongside Baldy as you journey through the classic words of America the Beautiful.
Because the text of the book follows the timeless poem America the Beautiful, families can also enjoy it as a gentle read-aloud or sing-along story, making it perfect for bonding moments, bedtime routines, and early language development.
Thoughtfully designed for babies and toddlers, this durable board book is perfectly sized at 4.4" × 4.4" for little hands, making it easy to hold, carry, and enjoy anywhere.
This First Edition was created in honor of America’s 250th birthday (1776–2026) and marks the beginning of the Baldy Books series—where one lovable character leads children through imaginative, interactive adventures.
Why families love Baldy’s America:
Interactive plush finger puppet built into every page
Sing-along / read-aloud story featuring America the Beautiful
Durable board book made for babies and toddlers
Perfectly sized 4.4" × 4.4" format for small hands
Encourages bonding, imagination, and early language skills
First Edition commemorating America’s 250th birthday
A meaningful baby shower, birthday, or holiday gift
Read it. Sing it. Play it. Experience Baldy’s very first adventure together.
Title: Baldy's America™
Format: Interactive finger puppet board book
Dimensions: 4.4" × 4.4"
Pages: 16 sturdy board pages
Built-in plush finger puppet
Rounded corners for little hands
Recommended Age: 0–4 years
Inspired by: America the Beautiful (public domain)
Publisher: Baldy Books, LLC
Text: Katharine Lee Bates
Illustrations: Jennifer Ledgerwood
When will my order ship?
Every Baldy Books order is carefully inspected and packaged by hand before it leaves our headquarters.
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1–2 business days. We often ship within 24 hours whenever possible. Orders are fulfilled Monday through Saturday. Baldy Books does not ship on Sundays or USPS-recognized holidays.
Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking email so you can follow your package every step of the way.
How long does shipping take?
We currently ship within the United States only via USPS.
Economy Shipping (USPS Ground Advantage): Estimated delivery: 2–5 business days after shipment
Priority Shipping (USPS Priority Mail): Estimated delivery: 1–3 business days after shipment
Please note that delivery times are estimates provided by USPS and may vary due to weather, holidays, or other carrier delays.
What if there's a problem with my order?
We take great care to ensure every book leaves Baldy Books in excellent condition. If your order arrives with significant shipping damage or a manufacturing defect, please contact us at hello@baldybooks.com within 7 calendar days of delivery with your order number and photos of the issue.
Whenever possible, we will gladly send a replacement book. If a replacement is unavailable or you prefer not to receive one, we may issue a refund in accordance with our Refund & Return Policy.